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Arum

Contemporary South African
Location Pointer Helshoogte Rd, Pniel, 7681, South Africa
4.6
(350 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Wine Estate

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Arum is the FYN Group's contemporary, fire-focused restaurant on Boschendal Estate in Franschhoek. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Travis Finch with guidance from chefs Peter Tempelhoff and Ashley Moss. The restaurant occupies the historic Werf building, the estate's original 1812 cellar, and draws from Boschendal's regenerative and biodynamic farming practices, working with seasonal ingredients, whole-animal butchery, and live-fire cooking - bringing a bold farm-to-fire dining experience to the valley.

The beverage programme at Arum draws inspiration from the farm and Boschendal wines. Group Sommelier and Beverage Director Jennifer Hugé collaborated with Boschendal's winemakers on the Arum Special Series, single-variety wines exclusive to the restaurant and available by the glass and bottle.

Arum Bar is a design-forward space, the centrepiece of which is the bar itself - a piece of functional art created by artist Driaan Claassen. Behind the bar Hugé serves up a host of innovative cocktails, with a bar snacks menu which highlights farm-grown ingredients. The perfect setting to move on to after a day in the Winelands, or to begin your evening before dinner.

Arum serves lunch and dinner Monday to Sunday. The bar is open from 12:00 to 22:00 daily.

Solo diners and groups larger than 14 should contact the restaurant directly to arrange reservations.

Tables are held for 15 minutes past the reservation time. Walk-ins are welcome.

Guests are welcome to enjoy the bar without a restaurant reservation. Arum offers corkage.

Boschendal Wine Estate, Helshoogte Road, Pniel, 7681
+27 79 640 5284 | info@arum.co.za
Breakfast: 8:00 – 10:00 | Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30 | Dinner: 18:00 – 20:30 | Bar: 12:00 – 22:00

Children of any age are welcome at breakfast and lunch. Children older than 10 may join for dinner. We can accommodate most dietary needs or allergies with prior notice, unless severe or potentially fatal.

We are a cashless restaurant. We accept credit or debit cards only.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 22h30
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 22h30
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 22h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 22h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 22h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 22h30
  • Sunday 12h00 - 22h30

Specials

Arum Winter Special - Lunch

Arum is offering a 4-Course Winter Special menu, priced at R595. Guests will have a chance to taste the best of the restaurants seasonal kitchen, with locally sourced produce meeting open flame in dishes built to bring warmth through the colder months.

  • 13 May - 24 Sep
  • Everyday: 12:00 - 14:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 13 May 2026

Arum Winter Special - Dinner

Arum is offering a 4-Course Winter Special menu, priced at R595. Guests will have a chance to taste the best of the restaurants seasonal kitchen, with locally sourced produce meeting open flame in dishes built to bring warmth through the colder months.

  • 13 May - 24 Sep
  • Everyday: 18:00 - 20:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 13 May 2026

Reviews (350)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.4
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Tony T. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 19 Jul 26
    Among best meals I can remember. Explanations of why the food so tasty comes naturally and with passion from any staff u ask. Food (nearly all local) and staff and ambience equals 10/10!!!

  • Dominique et Françoise B. Dined: 4 days ago
    2.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 18 Jul 26
    Never again

  • Larry H. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Tony T. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Jul 26
    Brilliant all round!!!!!!!

  • Lisa B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Jul 26
    Amazing experience at Arum! Our waiter was fabulous!

  • Marelise B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Jul 26
    Stunning venue. Delicious food and nicely presented. The service was outstanding.

  • Eduardo A. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Jul 26
    Great food, service and atmosphere

  • Mr and Mrs Y. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Marc V. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 09 Jul 26
    Lovely meal, perfect service!

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